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Chewy Granola Bars

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A chewy granola bar made with oats, flax, sweet potato, raisins, and chocolate chips. These are great for wrapping up as individual portions to eat on the go.

Two things that I am always making are muffins and granola bars. With a busy family, kids activities, and school snacks, it seems that I am always in need of something easy to throw in a bag before heading out the door. These granola bars are prefect. They are full of healthy ingredients and taste great. A tip for making these, cook the sweet potato first in the microwave for about 5 – 7 minutes. Cut it open and let it cool. If you add the hot sweet potato to the granola mix it will melt the chocolate chips.

In another bowl, combine the cooked mashed sweet potato, egg, oil, honey, and vanilla extract. Beat with a fork to combine all ingredients.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix well. Scrape the mixture into a parchment lined baking dish and using the back of a spoon spread the mixture evenly to the edges of the pan. Press firmly into the pan. You want to make sure it is packed otherwise the bars may crumble when you try cutting them.

Bake at 350F for 20 – 25 minutes. Remove from oven and cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Once cool, lift the granola bar slab from the pan and place on a cutting board. Cut into granola bars by pressing down using a sharp knife. Try not the “saw”. Store in an air tight container.

Chewy Homemade Granola Bars

2015-10-21 10:36:48

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A chewy granola bar made with oats, flax, sweet potato, raisins, and chocolate chips. These are great for wrapping up as individual portions to eat on the go.